Shoot And Demonise The Death Of Roni Levi

Biography & Memoir True Crime

James Miller’s Shoot and Demonise: The Death of Roni Levi dissects the 1997 Sydney beach shooting that shocked Australia, turning a 30-second police confrontation into a searing true-crime biography. In 158 brisk pages, Miller unpacks how media spin and public fear demonised Roni Levi, transforming a troubled man into a headline monster.

This first-edition 2000 paperback from Hardie Grant remains in very good shape: spine uncreased, pages clean, binding tight, just light cover scuffs and two tiny corner folds to show it has been read once with care. No inscriptions, stamps, or underlining—perfect for collectors of Australian crime non-fiction.

Ideal for young-adult and adult readers of criminology, the book pairs courtroom detail with cultural critique, making it a compact yet powerful addition to any true-crime shelf. Secure this scarce title now and explore how a single bullet can echo through policy and perception for decades.